Kon Knueppel exits season debut early with leg soreness
5.11.26 Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel left Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets before halftime after appearing to aggravate his left hamstring injury. The second-year guard had already missed the first eight games of the season and will undergo further evaluation upon the team's return to Charlotte.
Kawhi Leonard begins return-to-play process after knee treatment
4.11.26 Toronto
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has completed treatment for left knee swelling and begun the return-to-play process. The team will provide an update in one week, with Nov. 11 against Boston the earliest possible return date. Leonard has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals.
NBA suspends Kingston Flemings for one game
2.11.26 Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended for one game without pay by the NBA for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head. Flemings was assessed a technical foul and ejected during Saturday's 121-99 defeat to New Orleans. He will serve his suspension in Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Holmgren sidelined 8-10 weeks with knee injury
31.10.26 Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren will miss eight to 10 weeks after suffering a small tear in his right patellar tendon. His injury adds to the team's growing list of absences, with Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace also sidelined by significant injuries.
Ja Morant sidelined at least four weeks
31.10.26 Portland
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant will miss at least four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain against his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies. The injury is a setback for Portland, which started the season 3-1 with Morant playing a key role alongside Damian Lillard. Morant will miss at least 15 games before being reevaluated.
Ja Morant exits game with hamstring injury
30.10.26 Portland
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant suffered a left hamstring injury during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. He left in the fourth quarter after recording 14 points and three assists in 23 minutes. Coach Micah Nori said Morant felt a twinge and expected to provide further updates Friday.
Jose Alvarado ruled out against 76ers with ankle injury
30.10.26 New York
New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado will miss Friday's NBA Cup matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right ankle injury. He will sit out his fourth consecutive game after last playing against Boston. Tyler Kolek has stepped up in his absence, recording 21 assists with no turnovers over the past three games.
Haliburton to miss at least two weeks with hamstring strain
29.10.26 Indiana
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has a mild left hamstring strain and is expected to miss at least two weeks, according to coach Rick Carlisle. Haliburton, who recently returned from a 16-month absence due to a torn Achilles, averaged 21.8 points and 9.5 assists in his first four games this season. The Pacers are also dealing with several other injuries, including significant absences for Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy.
Doncic ruled out against Clippers with back tightness
28.10.26 LA Lakers
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to back tightness after scoring 41 points in Tuesday's loss to Portland. The Lakers will also be without Ziaire Williams, while the Clippers will miss Rui Hachimura, with Kobe Sanders making his first start of the season.
Edwards to miss up to two months after knee procedure
28.10.26 Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday and is expected to miss up to two months. The 25-year-old was averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists through four games. His absence could affect his eligibility for MVP and All-NBA honors, but his camp emphasized that the priority remains winning an NBA championship.
Kawhi Leonard to miss several weeks with knee swelling
28.10.26 Toronto
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss several weeks due to swelling in his left knee, although an MRI revealed no structural damage. The team will reevaluate the 35-year-old in one week as he works toward a full recovery. Leonard is averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals in two games this season and expressed frustration over missing time.
Jaren Jackson Jr. sidelined 6 to 8 weeks with torn MCL
28.10.26 Utah
Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. has suffered a torn MCL in his right knee and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, with a reevaluation scheduled in six weeks. Teammate Lauri Markkanen is also day-to-day with a sprained right wrist. The injuries add to Utah's frontcourt struggles, with starting center Jusuf Nurkic already sidelined by a foot injury.